Adamson v. City of San Francisco et al

Filing 161

Proposed Verdict Form. (dmrlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/12/2015)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LORENZO ADAMSON,

Case No. 13-cv-05233-DMR

Plaintiff,
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v.

[PROPOSED] VERDICT FORM

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CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN; DANIEL

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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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DUDLEY; and BRIAN STANSBURY

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Defendants.

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1. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants used excessive force against

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him on May 30, 2013?

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Daniel Dudley:

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Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

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Brian Stansbury:

Yes ______________ No ______________

Yes ______________ No ______________

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If you answered “no” as to all three defendants, stop, sign and date the form and return to the

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bailiff. If you answered “yes” as to any defendant, proceed to the next questions.

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2. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants committed a violent act

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against him because of his race?

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Daniel Dudley:

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Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

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Brian Stansbury:

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Yes ______________ No ______________

Yes ______________ No ______________

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[Bane Act Instruction-NEEDED?]

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3. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants deliberately, or spitefully

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interfered or attempted to interfere by threats, intimidation, or coercion with his exercise or

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enjoyment of his constitutional right to be free from excessive force and that the interference or

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attempted interference caused him to suffer injury, damage, loss or harm?

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Daniel Dudley:

Yes ______________ No ______________

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Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

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Brian Stansbury:

Yes ______________ No ______________

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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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4. State the amount of damages proven by Lorenzo Adamson.
Amount of damages: ___________________

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If Lorenzo Adamson proved no actual damages but you nonetheless have found a constitutional

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violation, you must award nominal damages up to one dollar.

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5. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants’ conduct was malicious,

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oppressive, or committed in reckless disregard of his rights?

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Daniel Dudley:

Yes ______________ No ______________

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Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

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Brian Stansbury:

Yes ______________ No ______________

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6. Do you award Lorenzo Adamson punitive damages?
Yes ______________ No ______________

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Dated: _________________

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Foreperson

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